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What kind of business could you start?

Tap an area to see example businesses. We help you pick one that suits your skills, budget and location.

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1Small-scale manufacturingMake products locally and sell to shops, distributors or online.
Detergent & cleaning productsPaper bags & packagingAgarbatti & candlesLED bulb assemblyGarments & stitching unitPlastic & rubber mouldingCement blocks & paversFurniture & woodwork
2Food processing & agri-businessAdd value to local farm produce.
Spices & masala packingPickles, papad & snacksFlour & oil millDairy productsBakeryCold storageMushroom & organic farmingCattle feed
3ServicesLow investment, steady local demand.
Mobile & electronics repairSalon & beautyCoaching & tuition centreCourier & deliveryEvent & tent servicesTravel agencyVehicle service centre
4Retail, trading & exportBuy, distribute and sell, in India or overseas.
Franchise outletsDistributorshipWholesale tradingExport of handicrafts, spices or textiles
5Digital & online businessStart small, sell anywhere.
Selling on Amazon, Flipkart & MeeshoDigital marketing agencyWebsite & design studioOnline tutoringFreelancing for overseas clients
6Green & rural enterpriseGrowing sectors with government support.
Solar panel installation & serviceWaste recyclingCompost & bio-fertiliserDrone services for farmsEV charging & battery services

How we help you, step by step

From the first idea to your first customers.

1
DiscoverFree one-on-one consultation
  • Understand your skills, interests, budget and location.
  • Shortlist business ideas that make sense for you.
  • Talk to people already running similar businesses.
2
TrainEntrepreneur Launchpad program
  • Costing, pricing, marketing and selling.
  • Accounts, GST and business registration.
  • Visits to working units and suppliers.
3
PlanA bank-ready project report
  • We help you prepare a Detailed Project Report (DPR).
  • Machinery, raw material and supplier list.
  • Costs, sales forecast and break-even.
4
FundWe help arrange financing
  • Guidance on the right government scheme or bank loan.
  • Help with documents and applications.
  • Introductions to banks, NBFCs and investors.
5
Launch & growSupport for the first 12 months
  • Registration (Udyam, GST, licences) and set-up.
  • Monthly check-ins with a mentor.
  • Help finding first customers and markets, in India and abroad.

Financing

We help you arrange the money

Funding is the biggest hurdle for most new entrepreneurs. We prepare your project report, guide you to the right loan or scheme, and help with the paperwork until your application is submitted.

PMEGP
Prime Minister’s Employment Generation Programme: subsidy-linked loans for new micro enterprises in manufacturing and services.
MUDRA loans
Collateral-free loans for small businesses through banks, in Shishu, Kishore and Tarun categories.
Stand-Up India
Bank loans for women entrepreneurs and SC/ST entrepreneurs setting up new enterprises.
Startup India
Recognition, tax benefits and the Seed Fund Scheme for eligible startups.
Bank & NBFC loans
Regular business and machinery loans, with a strong project report behind them.
Investors & partners
Introductions to investors and business partners, including Indians abroad through our network.

Victor Connect does not lend money. We help you prepare and apply; the final decision on any loan or subsidy rests with the bank or government agency.

Training program

Entrepreneur Launchpad

A practical program for graduates who want to start a business. You finish with a bank-ready project report and a launch plan.

Duration & fees: please contact us · In person / online

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01 Choosing the right business
02 Market research & customers
03 Costing, pricing & profit
04 Writing your project report
05 Loans, schemes & subsidies
06 Registration, GST & compliance
07 Marketing & online selling
08 Managing money & staff
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Who is this for?

  • Graduates and diploma holders who want to work for themselves
  • Anyone with a business idea who doesn't know where to start
  • Young people who want to build a business in their own town or village
  • Family businesses ready to grow or modernise